Director of Learning Partnerships and Contracts
Listed on 2026-06-28
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Education / Teaching
Education Administration, Academic -
Management
Education Administration
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Director of Learning Partnerships and Contracts (4241)Working Position Title Director of Learning Partnerships and Contracts (4241)
Classification
Classification Director
Position Number
Position Number
Open Date
Open Date 06/25/2026
Close Date
Priority Review Date
Priority Review Date 07/14/2026
Employee Class
Employee Class Staff
Full-Time/Part Time
Full-Time/Part Time Full-Time
FTE
FTE 1.00
Position Status
Position Status Regular
FLSA
FLSA Exempt
Job code
Job code 1330
SPS
04
Union Representation
Union Representation Non-Union
Union Code
Union Code N/A
Unit/Department
Unit/Department College of Education
College/Unit
College/Unit College of Education Dean
Division
Division Academic Division
Location
Location GH 321
Link to Department Website or Custom Search Page
Position Summary, Requirements, and QualificationsOverview
With approximately 16,000 students, Northern Illinois University ( NIU ) is one of the largest public universities in the state of Illinois. NIU strives to improve outcomes for all students by identifying and removing barriers that disproportionately hinder the academic achievement and student experience of historically and currently underserved populations. As the direct descendant of NIU’s origin as the Northern Illinois State Normal School opened to prepare teachers, the College of Education continues that legacy as the state’s second largest producer of teachers.
Students prepare for, or advance in, professional careers across the P-20 educational spectrum as teachers and administrators and in fields such as counseling, higher education, student affairs, exercise science, athletic training and sport management.
We cultivate an equity-focused, inclusive, engaging and supportive learning environment that inspires students, faculty and staff to strive for excellence. We commit to proactively meeting the changing educational and professional needs of students and their fields while advancing teaching, learning, research, practice and advocacy in our program areas. NIU’s geographical reach extends beyond its main DeKalb campus (65 miles west of downtown Chicago, 60 miles from the O’Hare International Airport, and 40 miles west of Naperville – a booming community with one of the best school systems in the nation) to satellite campuses in Naperville, Chicago and abroad as well as to students online.
Position Summary
The Director of Partnerships and Contracts provides strategic leadership for developing, managing, and expanding contract-based educational programs and partnerships that advance the mission, impact, and financial sustainability of the College of Education. The Assoc. Director serves as the College’s primary liaison to external organizations and internal university partners, identifying and securing opportunities for credit and noncredit programs, grants, and customized educational initiatives at the regional, national, and global levels.
The Director oversees the full lifecycle of contracted programs, from opportunity identification and partnership development through implementation, fiscal management, and quality assurance, while ensuring compliance with College, University, and State of Illinois policies.
Program Execution and Contract Management- Directing and overseeing the operational implementation of all contracted credit and noncredit programs, including courses, institutes, conferences, events, and customized learning initiatives
- Providing strategic direction, supervision, and performance management for staff supporting program delivery, operations, and administrative functions
- Ensuring high-quality program execution through continuous quality assurance, responsiveness to partner needs, and alignment with contractual obligations
- Developing, monitoring, and managing budgets for all cost‑recovery contract programs and activities to ensure fiscal accountability and financial sustainability
- Leading with a strong customer service orientation to support positive partner experiences and repeat engagements
- Overseeing the management, integrity, and accuracy of program databases, reporting systems, and electronic file records
- Ensuring compliance with College,…
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